PORTER-STARKE SERVICES is looking for a FULL-TIME RN or LPN to join our team.

BENEFITS:

• 401k w/ 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuitiion assistance up to $5250/year
• Loan assistance up to $200/month
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discount at the local YMCA
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee referral program
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free yearly health screenings

JOB DUTIES:

• All medical policies and procedures specifically related to the various adult and children's services provided in a community mental health facility
• Safety regulations for the services of a community mental health facility
• Crisis and emergency protocols as they apply to the various types of services provided by the organization
• Pharmacology, medication administration techniques, and medication effects
• Basic first aid, infection control principles, and public health requirements

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders
• Interpersonal communication, proglem-solving and organization
• Handling crisis and medical emergencies
• Interfacing and networking with outside contacts
• Presenting information and responding to questions from individuals and groups of clients, customers, co-workers and the general public
• Typing and basic computer usage
• Interacts with health care professionals and provides necessary care
• Reviews resident's medication supplies and setup
• Assesses and develops treatment plans with the client's outreach coordinator as related to medical needs, medication, and Clozaril management and health education needs
• Reviews and documents client response to medication and health status
• Assesses physical health of clients and confers with physicians to coordinate care as needed
• Adminsters medications including injections
• Conducts client education programs according to needs identified, including health and wellness education
• Plans, conducts or coordinates staff development programs based on need and as assigned
• Participates in staff meetings and other meetings as requested or assigned
• Completes electronic medical record documentation as required
• Trains and continously evaluates staff on medication policies and procedures
• Interacts with health care professionals ensuring safety and well being of clients
• Reviews and documents as needed the physical and mental condition of clients and at least weekly of residnets at Life House
• Teaches specified courses for staff to develop specific skills needed to enhance services provided to clients
• Coordinates medication reviews and staffings with agency physicians
• Develops techniques and supervises clients to assure medication compliance when judged necessary by the treatment team
• Conducts record searches as requested by the treatment team or physican to obtain a history of medications and responses
• Interacts with physicians, managed care and pharmacy to assist patients with obtaining medication
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is required.
• A bachelor's degree or higher is preferred
• A minimum of 2 years experience in psychiatric nursing is required
• A valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. and other job opportunities by visiting our website: https://www.porterstarke.org